Lifestyle & Trends - Entertaining

Making summer fun to teach your kids life lessons

Ah, the hot days of summer when a neighborhood lemonade stand is the perfect place to buy - or sell - a cold, refreshing drink. While a lemonade stand is a classic summer activity for kids and their parents, it's also a great way to help teach children about earning money, building community and expressing creativity.

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Salty snacks reduce stress

Stress affects everyone and can cause problems at work, home and with health. Researchers have found that stress is a leading cause of illness, affecting as much as 20 percent of the population. Economic factors, such as a recession, have also been shown to significantly increase population-wide stress levels.

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Speedy recipes for a flavor-filled summer

Summertime is filled with fun activities from local festivals to neighborhood parties and vacations. These events always seem to have one thing in common - the wonderful food - which can be difficult to avoid with tasty temptations around every corner. However, by taking advantage of the season's best fruits and vegetables, you can treat yourself to some delicious dishes that are heavy on flavor, yet still waist-line friendly.

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Get ready to spice up summer meals

The inspiration for a great taco can be found in many places - from farmers markets to food trucks to upscale restaurants. All across the country, chefs and home cooks alike are reinventing the taco with global flavors and fresh ingredients. Craving a perfect, exciting taco? Five secrets to success

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Score big with a game-day snacking strategy

Whether you're snacking through the biggest football kick-off of the year or an epic college basketball match-up - score big with lower-calorie, game-day snacks that won't crush your passion, but will keep you fueled up for the game-winning play. Consider including these game-time snacking rituals next time you're getting ready for the big game.

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